To be specific, the oxidation of Fe in Cl-rich IL first yields solid-state FeCl2 which is then quickly coordinated with IL and dissolved (Fig. 3C) [51]. The Cl− acceptor (i.e. Lewis acid) as dissolving agent can be Al2Cl7− in the electrolyte and the dissolution is accordingly...
The aluminum deposits are shown to have a homogeneous and dense nanocrystalline structure. A quasi-reversible reaction is monitored, where the current is affected by both charge transfer and mass transport. The electrocrystallization of Al on Ni is characterized by instantaneous nucleation. The ...